Cost comparison
Three different hand drying systems were compared: Warm-air hand dryer, paper dispensing systems (single sheet and roll towels) as well as textile roll towels. Parameters: Basic costs (dark column) = procurement costs for basic device + accessories + installation. Operating costs (light column) = paper or textile rolls or electricity for five years respectively. Drying actions per year: 10.000. Textile roll towel systems have no basic costs as these are included in all-inclusive rental service (source: IPI Institute for Product Research and Information GmbH, Esslingen; Report No.: 5051-07, 2007)